The M4 rifle and equipment were recovered overnight after a
witness called in a Crime Stoppers tip, reporting that 17 year old Kalvin
Cowger showed her the bag with the stolen items inside. Cowger told her he was
going to trade it for drugs. He later told the witness he traded the rifle and
bag to a Big Pine Key man for pills.
Detective David Brummer went to the Big Pine man’s house and
asked him if he had the stolen items. The man was cooperative and allowed the
detective to search his house. Inside, Detective Brummer located the M4 rifle
and the SWAT gear bag. The man confirmed he received the items from Cowger, but
said he didn’t know the items were stolen.
Another witness came forward today. He said he saw Cowger on
September 24th at about 5 p.m. He said Cowger offered to sell him
two handguns. He said he refused to buy the guns. The two handguns have still
not been recovered.
Detective Brummer later set up an interview with Cowger, who
denied knowing anything about the burglary or the stolen items. Cowger was
arrested. He was charged with possession of stolen property and theft. More
charges and more arrests may be pending.
Detectives are still investigating. The two handguns – a .40
caliber Glock and a .45 caliber Glock – are still missing. Anyone who knows
where the guns are should call the Sheriff’s Office immediately at
305-289-2351.
The witness who came forward with information which led to
the arrest of 17 year old Kalvin Cowger for stealing guns and equipment from
the Sheriff’s Office patrol car will be receiving $1,000.00 from Crime Stoppers
of the Florida Keys.
“Our thanks go out to Crime Stoppers, for offering this
reward and to the woman who came forward with information in this case. She should
be commended for her actions,” said Sheriff Bob Peryam. “Her information helped
to get this equipment off the streets and helped us find the suspect. We
appreciate her assistance, and her concern for the safety of the people who
live here.”
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